• KENTUCKY REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

Kentucky Real Estate First-Renewal CE

Kentucky does not require a separate post-license course. At your first annual renewal, complete the standard 6 hours of CE approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.

6 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Kentucky Real Estate Commission

Kentucky post-license requirements at a glance

Who
Sales associates first licensed after January 1, 2016
Hours
48 classroom or online hours of Commission-approved post-license education
Deadline
Within 2 years of receiving or activating your license
Providers
An accredited institution, an approved real estate school or a broker-affiliated training program
If you miss it
Your license is automatically canceled

Source: KRS 324.085: Continuing education and post-licensure education

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Kentucky First-Renewal CE Package

$19

KREC-approved 6-hour CE package ideal for new agents at their first annual renewal. Self-paced with all required mandatory topics included.

Kentucky CE Package

$25

Kaplan's Kentucky CE package meets all annual KREC requirements with expert content. The perfect first step for newly licensed Kentucky agents.

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Kentucky post-license: common questions

How many post-license hours do new Kentucky sales associates need?

48 classroom or online hours of Commission-approved post-license education.

When is it due?

Within two years of receiving or activating your license, unless the Commission extends the deadline for good cause.

What happens if I don't finish?

Your license is automatically canceled under the Commission's compliance and delinquency procedures.

Do I need regular CE while doing post-license?

Licensees who satisfy the post-license requirement are excluded from the regular CE requirement under KRS 324.085.

Source: KRS 324.085: Continuing education and post-licensure education